Entrepreneurs & Business Strategy

Florida ends lease tax, Tampa businesses celebrate A close-up of a financial statement showing monthly payment details, symbolizing the end of Florida’s commercial lease tax and the financial relief now available to Tampa businesses.

A close-up of a financial statement showing monthly payment details, symbolizing the end of Florida’s commercial lease tax and the financial relief now available to Tampa businesses.

Florida ends lease tax, Tampa businesses celebrate

Chuck Merlis September 23, 2025

A decades-long burden on Florida’s commercial tenants and landlords ends this month, and the Tampa Bay business...

Considering a Franchise? Make Sure You Understand the Risks First

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Considering a Franchise? Make Sure You Understand the Risks First

David Bell August 1, 2025

Starting a business is hard, so unsurprisingly, most people look for ways to reduce their risk. One...

Survival of the Fittest: Why Business Is About to Get Even More Cutthroat business-cutthroat

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Survival of the Fittest: Why Business Is About to Get Even More Cutthroat

David Bell June 25, 2025

Being an entrepreneur has always been a brutal, full-contact sport, but as economic conditions shift and uncertainty...

South Tampa Chamber announces 2025 Business of the Year Awards finalists a woman holds a statuette in the form of a star in her hand on a boat in isolation on a yellow background. The concept of a movie star of victory or discounts

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South Tampa Chamber announces 2025 Business of the Year Awards finalists

Jo-Lynn Brown May 16, 2025

The South Tampa Chamber has announced 33 finalists, across 11 categories, for its 2025 Business of the...

Before You Launch That Business: What You Really Need to Know About Cash Flow

Before You Launch That Business: What You Really Need to Know About Cash Flow by David Bell

Before You Launch That Business: What You Really Need to Know About Cash Flow

David Bell April 7, 2025

A quick guide to cash flow for new businesses and how it shapes survival.

For Tampa Bay owners, your business Is the real asset M&A chess pieces beside a view of Tampa’s downtown skyline, symbolizing business value beyond financial statements.

M&A chess pieces beside a view of Tampa’s downtown skyline, symbolizing business value beyond financial statements.

For Tampa Bay owners, your business Is the real asset

Contributed Content November 27, 2024

For many Tampa Bay business owners, value extends beyond a full sale to smarter exit and recap...

Better Business Bureau teams up with utilities to combat scams Scam

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Better Business Bureau teams up with utilities to combat scams

Jo-Lynn Brown November 21, 2024

The Better Business Bureau serving West Florida has partnered with Duke Energy Florida, Tampa Electric and Peoples...

Amidst a Declining Economy, Organizations Are Providing Financial and Entrepreneurial Education to Help Americans Survive the Recession

Amidst a Declining Economy, Organizations Are Providing Financial and Entrepreneurial Education to Help Americans Survive the Recession

Amidst a Declining Economy, Organizations Are Providing Financial and Entrepreneurial Education to Help Americans Survive the Recession

Lucinda Honeycutt September 27, 2024

Despite the constant insistence by many in the media over the last few years that the U.S....

3 Things I Learned Spending $5.9 Million on Marketing Great idea of a marketing strategy plan at a creative office

Great idea of a marketing strategy plan at a creative office

3 Things I Learned Spending $5.9 Million on Marketing

Contributed Content August 13, 2024

By Joy Gendusa, founder and CEO of Postcard Mania Are you stuck in the “good enough” rut?...

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Habitat for Humanity to celebrate 900th home dedication

Megan Kostner June 13, 2024

Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties is reaching a significant milestone this month, with...